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Town of Aurora Official Plan

Aurora Town Council adopted the Final Draft Official Plan following extensive review and public consultation. The Official Plan is a refinement and does not represent a complete rewrite of existing policies. Some of the key changes and enhancements in the Plan include policies to promote and prioritize the provision of affordable housing and climate change resilience. As well as a focus on gentle intensification and prioritization of active transportation. The...

Council Approves Heritage Permit Application for 60 Fleury Street

Aurora Town Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a Heritage Application Permit that will allow a family to demolish and rebuild their home at 60 Fleury Street after a fire in January 2022 heavily damaged the original structure.

A Heritage Application Permit was required to demolish and rebuild the house because 60 Fleury Street is located within the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District and is designated...

The Town of Aurora is going green with its 2024 Waste & Recycling Collection Guide. The new one-page document contains a calendar, important details on collection days, leaf and yard waste pickups and curbside giveaway days.

“Our waste and recycling guides are evolving to a streamlined one-page resources, not only reducing paper waste but also making it easier for residents to navigate,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas. “By embracing this change, we are championing a greener, more accessible future for...

On behalf of Central York Fire Services, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the deeply saddening news of the passing of Central York Fire Services Fire Chief Ian Laing. Last night, Chief Laing passed peacefully in his sleep. 

Flags at all Central York Fire Services, Town of Newmarket and Town of Aurora buildings and facilities will be at half-mast until after the funeral which has not been announced at this time.

Updated Facility Allocation Policy

Aurora Town Council on Tuesday approved an updated Facility Allocation Policy that provides greater transparency and fairness for user groups and individuals who use the Town’s community spaces. The new Facility Allocation Policy brings together several policies that were in need of updates: the Ice Allocation Policy, Room Hall Permitting Policy, and Sport Field and Park Use Policy. Some of the updates in the new policy include a revised priority group list...